Grand Krasnapolsky: Very nice Hotel, Great Location!
"The Kras" - as they call it - is a very nice hotel right with a fantastic history located right in the center of Amsterdam, just steps from the palace, and with many rooms overlooking the place where it all started: "The Dam." From its central location all of the great tourist attractions are within a reasonable walking distance, and it is also close to the Tram lines, should you not want to carry your luggage from the central train station. At the hotel the staff are all very friendly, happy, and helpful. The room was very clean, quiet, and nicely done, with a reasonable size comparable to American hotels. All of the restaraunts at the hotel looked great, although we chose to eat out on the town.
Prices at the Kras can be very steep (E 220 +) if it is a busy time, but they can also be very low if business travelers are sparse and you are brave enough to wait until the last minute deals are available.